Trainee Associate

• Jan 2023 - Present

• Advised on a $2,200,000 copyright infringement and trade secrets misappropriation case. • Evaluated the viability of trademark and copyright infringement actions against a multinational beverage company for a renowned international DJ. • Secured trademark registration for national and multinational clients in Nigeria, the ARIPO and OAPI regions. • Secured patent registration in Nigeria for national and multinational clients. • Managed IP portfolios of national and multinational clients, including patent annuity payments and trademark renewals. • Conducted data protection audits and reviewed third-party contracts, employment contracts, staff handbooks, and privacy policies. • Prepared remediation plans, data processing registers, and audit reports to ensure compliance with data protection laws. • Provided advice on regulatory measures and legal frameworks for international data transfers. • Conducted impactful training sessions for senior executives and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) of companies on data protection laws. • Prepared Garnishee Motions for enforcement of judgement sums worth over $1,000,000. • Conducted comprehensive analysis of clients' cases, assessing the applicability of limitation of action laws, pre-action notice requirements, and appropriate jurisdictional considerations. Provided strategic recommendations for cost-effective and efficient pursuit of legal matters. • Prepared a variety of documents, including Comfort, Cease and Desist, and Demand Letters as well as Motions. • Member of a 4-member team that provided counsel to a global telecommunications company regarding the legality of an arbitral increase in international SMS termination rates by its local partner carrier. • Member of a 4-member team, offering guidance to a telecommunications company on number assignment, re-assignment, and users' right to port between carriers. Show less

Graduate Intern

• Apr 2022 - May 2022

• Collaborated with associates to assist in preparing court applications and legal processes for clients. • Conducted research on judicial precedents to develop robust legal strategies for various cases. • Engaged in collaborative brainstorming sessions to focus on delivering optimal solutions for clients' challenges. • Actively observed court proceedings, gaining valuable insights into court procedures and rules. • Enhanced understanding of the legal system through these experiences. Show less

Founder

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2021